I invite you to come to the Sacrament of Reconciliation for Lent. This is the last week of Lent before Holy Week so you can’t procrastinate any more if you want to go to confession before the Sacred Triduum and Easter. We have lots of options this week, eight days straight of confession times:
Saturday, March 20, 3:30-4:30PM
Sunday, March 21, 1:00-2:00PM
Monday, March 22, 6:00-7:00PM
Tuesday, March, 23, 7:00-8:00PM
Wednesday, March 24, 12NOON-1:00PM and 6:00-7:00PM (Then stay afterwards for a special 7PM Mass with the Archbishop to celebrate the vigil of the Solemnity of the Annunciation and blessing for expectant parents and unborn children.)
Thursday, March 25, 6:00-7:00PM
Friday, March 26, 6:00-7:00PM (Then stay for Stations of the Cross, 7PM)
Saturday, March, 27, 3:30-4:30PM
Each time we will have at least two priests available, sometimes even 3, and we will be in spaces identified in or right by the church, just come in the main doors.
If it’s been a long time, then please come and don’t worry. If you’ve forgotten how to go to confession, no worries, the main thing to remember is what sins you want to confess. We can help with all the rest, and we have pamphlets in the church. I do suggest you prepare and pray ahead of time with an examination of conscience. I have included a short one here. Let us seek the Lord’s love and mercy and experience the power of forgiveness in this wonderful Sacrament!
Peace,
Fr. Greg
Examination of Conscience via the Seven Deadly Sins
Pride: An unrestrained over-reaching of what is not God.
Have I put God first in my life? Am I selfish? Do I always put myself first? Have I shown proper respect to those in authority? Have I lied to make myself look good? Do I put too much importance on my appearance? Have I been prejudiced against others?
Greed: An immoderate desire for earthly goods.
Have I stolen? Have I been generous to others in need with my money, time, or talent?
Lust: A disordered, self-seeking desire for sexual pleasure.
Do I look at or think about other people as sexual objects? Have I looked at inappropriate movies, magazines, or internet sites? Have I acted unchastely by myself or with another, i.e. masturbation or sexual activity outside of marriage?
Anger: An inordinate desire for revenge.
Have I hurt anyone else physically or verbally? Have I damaged things or property not my own? Have I wished someone harm or nourished a grudge against them? Am I patient?
Gluttony: An unrestrained use of food/drink/other pleasures.
Do I overeat? Have I abused alcohol or drugs? Have I watched too much TV? Have I spent too much time on the internet, texting, or playing video games?
Envy: Sorrow over the good fortune of our neighbor.
Have I gossiped about other people? Do I judge others?
Sloth: Laziness to do what is right, or carelessness to do right and to practice virtue because of the trouble attached to it.
Have I used God’s name in vain? Do I go to Mass on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation (or watched livestream/prayed at home)? Do I pray? Do I seek to learn more about and grow in my faith? Have I been lazy at school, home, or work?